Grande parisienne and Parisienne difference??

mike667 · Poncho Master!

Grande parisienne and Parisienne difference??

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

It's a bit more upscale-more like a Bonneville. The front grills are diecast (same as Bonne) and of a different design. Rear bumper has the endura strip. Interior upholstery and door panels are same
as Bonneville. I believe they also had lower chrome rocker trim. I'm sure there are other differences as well
Todd

mike667 · Poncho Master!

ok, thanks!

I went to go see that grand parisienne, it also had hideaway headlights, and the interior would have been verrry nice since it was all black leather, seats, panels, etc. but there was mold all over it, too bad. The quarter panels were also in bad shape.

I wonder if he sold the car, the ad was taken off.

mike667 · Poncho Master!

Hey 69 Laurentian, I was looking in the past threads,
I think you actually brought it up too

http://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=118110&p=3&topicID=17012133

Do you still have the pics? since the are not showing up anymore or think this was the one I went to see.

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

there is still, a 67 GP in Seaforth

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

Mike, are you referring to 68 and 69 only, or any years of Grande Parisienne?

mike667 · Poncho Master!

I was referring to any, I saw a 1968 grand parisienne, thats why I was asking about the 68/69

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

66 and 67 have a unique profile on the 2 dr ht (roofline) making them easy to spot, along with the beautiful hideaway headlamp front end on the 67 and 68.

Which brings me to a question. I think I once read that they actually made a 6 cylinder Grande Parisienne in one or more years? Is that actually true? Seems crazy.

mike667 · Poncho Master!

the grande parisienne I saw had the hideaway headlights. It also had the 350 engine in it

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

Not trying to confuse matters but I thought I would post a 1968 Grand Prix just to see a completly different look plus Grande Parisienne & Parisienne.

-- Edited by 73SC at 12:31, 2008-10-10

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

Honestly, I think the Grande Parisienne is a far better looking car.

Sorry to anyone who has a 68 Grand Prix!

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

73SC wrote:

Carl Stevenson wrote:

Honestly, I think the Grande Parisienne is a far better looking car.

Sorry to anyone who has a 68 Grand Prix!

A one year wonder Carl, I think it has generally been accepted that it was a styling Mutt, notwithstanding that they are pretty collectable today because of that plus the one year run. Of course I am partial to our Canadian cars but having something oddball is always neat too and that's how I'd describe the 68 GP. If I was ever inclined to get a Grand Prix, 68 would be the one.

-- Edited by 73SC at 12:35, 2008-10-10

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

Not that I wouldn't drive a 428 4 speed version if the chance came. I always check them out at the POCI conventions, it's just I think the Grande Parisiennes are beautiful.

macsleuth · Guru

Carl Stevenson wrote:

66 and 67 have a unique profile on the 2 dr ht (roofline) making them easy to spot, along with the beautiful hideaway headlamp front end on the 67 and 68.

Which brings me to a question. I think I once read that they actually made a 6 cylinder Grande Parisienne in one or more years? Is that actually true? Seems crazy.

That's funny, because when i got m 66 Grande, it had a 6 in it.
Now I've got to get some more info on my car.

gparis7 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Carl Stevenson wrote:

Honestly, I think the Grande Parisienne is a far better looking car.

Sorry to anyone who has a 68 Grand Prix!

gparis7 wrote:
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67 & 68 FS Chevs & Pontiacs are among my favorite cars - in just about any body style but the fastback hardtop. I know a lot of people prefer the big sloping roofline(and no offence intended to them), but for me the formal roof style is more attractive. I guess it's a matter of personal taste.

Astro Jet · Poncho Master!

Carl Stevenson wrote:

Honestly, I think the Grande Parisienne is a far better looking car.

Sorry to anyone who has a 68 Grand Prix!

There have been several of both at Barrie the last couple of years. I prefer the Grande Parisienne myself but I sure would not pass on a nice Grand Prix if it fell into my lap. I think they are good value for the money as they don't seem to be too popular amongst collectors.

67Poncho · Uber Guru

I concur with the guys here...I drive both the Grande and non-Grande '67 models, and I get a lot of comments, both male and oddly female, on how nice or "pretty" the front ends look!! Both are awesome but I have a softer spot for the hideaways, plus I am bias as well!!!!!!! biggrin

The '67 and '68 are definately not hard to tell apart due to the hideaways, plus the "766" in the first 3 digits of the VIN , from '66 to '69, is a dead giveaway. The only engine option is an 8cyl, "766". But the '65 Custom Sport have both a 6 and 8cyl availible----"765" for the 6cyl and "766" for the 8cyl.
'67's are chalk and cheese when it comes to both the front and rear panels and from what I have seen and experienced, '68 has just a different front end. Todd has explained the '69 model, no hideaways. Also notice there were NO Grande convertibles from '67--'69 as well.
I only had 1 '68 Grande, 4dr-h/t, 396, THM400, p/windows, a/c. Powertrain was missing, open 12 bolt axle with 3:08 I believe. Not much left so I parted it out.
The '67 pictured below is one I wanted to buy at an auction a few years back. Was I nice car that still needed more. Just a base Grande with a 283ci--glide with no options. I knew I was out bid when a guy drove up in a nice '68 Grande. Went for over $6000.

-- Edited by 67Poncho at 12:16, 2008-10-11

gparis7 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

The 67 Grande - whether its a Parisienne or a Prix - is one beautiful car. What I like about the US car is that you can get a convert, the only year for this in a GP. What I like about the Canadian car is that you can get it as a wagon, or a 4 dr ht as well as the 2 dr ht. I like the same things about the 68 cars, except that I am not fond of the fastback roofline on the Canadian 68 2 dr ht.

67 Poncho, do you still have your gold 67 4 dr ht?

67Poncho · Uber Guru

Hey John!! Was wondering when/if you would remember!!! But we are partially cut from the same cloth!!!! How's things in Sin City? Yes, I still have my first GP that my Dad bought for me in '87.
Actually, he was the last to drive it, myself in the '70, when we drove to Sask from Goose-Bay, NL via Sept Iles, PQ. It has been sitting in my garage since '99 and hasn't moved since. So, so many projects, but it is in out of the weather. These are old pics taken in '89--'90.
Also with the '67 Grande, it was the only wagon ever available to have hideaways. And, of course, just for us 'Nucks...........

gparis7 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Yeah, I remember it well. Went out to Brigus one day to look for it. Some old guy said he thought it got crushed. I was crushed. Then I heard from you via Peter's old site that you still had it. Great to hear that you still do. It's one of the best looking four doors ever made.

Didn't the 68 Grand Parisienne wagon also have hideaways?

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

I believe it does.